ILLINOIS · LIFE AND ANNUITY IMO

Get contracted in Illinois with carrier access and real support

Brokers Alliance is a family-owned, independent insurance marketing organization that has helped life and annuity agents get contracted with top carriers since 1982. If you are an Illinois producer, we give you carrier access, case-design and underwriting support, and the agent technology to grow your book.

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01 · THE MARKET

Selling life and annuities in Illinois

To write business in Illinois you need an active producer license issued by the Illinois Department of Insurance. Once you are licensed, Brokers Alliance gets you appointed with the carriers that write in Illinois and matches you to the products that fit your clients.

Adopted the NAIC best-interest annuity standard Major metro market with deep accumulation sales Strong estate-planning life demand Licensed through the Illinois Department of Insurance

02 · WHAT YOU GET

What Brokers Alliance gives Illinois agents

One relationship, real advocacy, and the technology to run your practice.

CA Carrier contracting

Contracting with dozens of life and annuity carriers that write in Illinois, all through one relationship.

UW Case design and underwriting advocacy

Hands-on case design and underwriting advocacy so more of your Illinois business gets placed.

MA The myAdvisorCloud platform

E-app, illustrations, and pipeline tracking in one agent platform.

BO A proven back office

A back office that has handled carrier appointments since 1982, with no fees to you.

03 · GETTING STARTED

How to get started in Illinois

Four steps from licensed to writing business.

01 Confirm your license

Confirm your active Illinois producer license with the Illinois Department of Insurance.

02 Start contracting

Start your contracting with Brokers Alliance.

03 We handle appointments

We submit and track your carrier appointments.

04 Begin writing

You begin writing Illinois business with full back-office support.

04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The answers Illinois producers ask us most.

Do I need an Illinois insurance license to contract through Brokers Alliance?

Yes. You need an active Illinois life, and for annuities the appropriate line, producer license issued by the Illinois Department of Insurance. If you are licensed in Illinois, we can get you appointed with carriers that write there. We can also help you add Illinois as a non-resident state.

Which carriers can I write in Illinois?

Carrier and product availability varies by state. Through Brokers Alliance you can get appointed with dozens of life and annuity carriers that write in Illinois. Our contracting team confirms which products are available to you in Illinois before you write.

Is there an annuity training requirement in Illinois?

Most states, including Illinois, require a one-time annuity training course plus carrier product-specific training before you can sell annuities, under the NAIC suitability framework. Check current requirements with the Illinois Department of Insurance, and we will tell you what each carrier expects.

Does it cost anything to contract?

No. Contracting and our agent support are free to you. We are paid by the carriers.

Ready to grow your Illinois practice?

Get contracted through Brokers Alliance and put a back office that has handled carrier appointments since 1982 to work for you. Call (866) 872-9394 or start online.

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